Top US swimmers miss cut in Athens Olympics
American sprinters Ian Crocker and Jason Lezak failed to advance in the 100 meters while Dana Kirk, Brendan Hansen, and Scott Usher qualified in their events. Natalie Coughlin won the 100 backstroke as Aaron Peirsol led the men. The U S gymnastics team earned a silver in Athens as Paul and Morgan Blaine Wilson performed on rings amid improved results. The doubles losses for Venus Williams and Chanda Rubin closed U S participation with strong showings elsewhere.
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Medals, Mixed Results Mark Olympic Water Polo and Kickboxing
The United States opened its Olympic pursuit with a 7 6 win over Hungary as Brenda Villa scored four goals and Kelly Rulon added two. Cat Osterman starred with a one hitter and 11 strikeouts in a separate softball outing. Lee Won he of South Korea defeated Jimmy Pedro for the 73 kilogram gold and Pedro earned bronze with Leandro Guilheiro.
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Olympic volleyball and boxing results from Athens
Americans Han and Bach were eliminated in doubles by Denmark 15-6 15-4. Germany beat the U S women 3-1 after an earlier loss to China. Tayyiba Haneef and Keba Phipps led the U S in scoring. boxing highlight Vicente Escobedo stopped Colombia’s Mosquera in the third round under mercy rule to stay undefeated in three bouts.
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